Last night, Disneyland held the formal premiere of the new holiday version of World of Color. The show employs a lot of new lighting and effects and really has to be seen to be believed. Here’s the full video of World of Color – Winter Dreams from SoCal Theme Parks 360:
So, what do you think of World of Color: Winter Dreams?
After several months, we finally have a photo report from the Disneyland Resort. YAY!!! (Wild Applause) So here are a few pictures of some stuff going on at the Disneyland Resort.
What’s the best way to end the summer season? With a party, of course! Walt Disney World and Disneyland just announced more “Limited Time Magic” with end-of-summer parties at both resorts.
Starting on Monday, “Limited Time Magic” presents a rockin’ celebration at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland, between Space Mountain and the Carousel of Progress. This celebration will feature Disney’s canine friends, Pluto, Bolt, Dug — all with dance along to music spun by DJ K-9. Even Lilo’s “dog,” Stitch, will stop by to crank things up a bit. This dance party will only happen for a limited time, from August 26th – September 1st.
Disneyland is also having their share of fun during the same week — at the Paradise Pier at the Disney California Adventure Park. Like the last summer days at the beach, Paradise Pier will be celebrating with boardwalk-style acts and a variety of your favorite Disney characters ready to party with you.
How will you be celebrating the end of the summer?
Over at Disney California Adventure, the Blue Sky Cellar was updated over the weekend with new information and concept art for 2 Walt Disney Imagineering projects. The first project is the Market House over at Disneyland Park which will soon also be a Starbucks location. The second project is the expansion for Disney’s Aulani in Hawaii. We’ve got some photos provided by fans of the site, Kris Eijan and Sabrina Soler, who were in Disney California Adventure over the weekend:
A look at the Market House at Disneyland
It is confirmed that the stove and the party-line phones will remain and be part of the seating area
The expansion at Aulani features a new water play area
Two new dining locations on the way to Aulani
Both are counter service locations
So, what do you think of these two upcoming projects and these updates to the Blue Sky Cellar?
Beginning November 15th, 2013 at Disney California Adventure is an entirely new version of World of Color called Winter Dreams. The show will feature characters from Bambi, Frozen, Fantasia and Toy Story among many others. Here is the video announcement from Imagineer Steve Davison:
The show will be hosted by Olaf the snowman, from the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated feature “Frozen”. The show will include new special effects and present some new methods for utilizing the massive “stage” of water, color and light on which “World of Color” is presented.
So what do you think of World of Color: Winter Dreams?
Disneyland News Today Reporter Tim Alcoser was at the Disneyland Resort on Saturday, July 27th and snapped a few shots around the parks. Not too much happening at the Disneyland Resort in terms of news at the moment, but Anaheim will be abuzz in less than 2 weeks with D23. In any case work on Big Thunder appears to be on the downhill and Disney’s Planes merchandise has shown up at resort merchandise locations:
The Flying Carpet has been back for several weeks to the surprise of both new and old guests at Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular
On this photo report, I thought i’d take you for a spin on California Screamin’ for those who never been…or don’t want to
From the main lift hill you can see the Matterhorn and it’s bigger brother, Mt. Baldy far off.
Back over at Disneyland, we have Mickey’s Soundsational Parade in progress
A cast member tells Burt he will have to go on without Mary Poppin’s since her horse has broke down. What will he do?
Laugh.
The parade must go on. They escort the horse out and continue the floats.
No need to worry. Mary Poppins rode on the main float instead.
Just a few snapshots of the All-American College Band
Big Thunder Trail has been closed again, but most of the scaffolding has been taken down at Big Thunder Mountain
New sign posted instructing guests how to reach some favorite destinations
Here is some of the new Disney Planes merchandise you’ll find at Big Top Toys on Buena Vista Street. You’ll also find them at Sarge’s Surplus Hut and the Emporium
This is an Antenna topper
Thanks for reading! Stay with WDW News Today as we bring you complete coverage of all the exciting news out of D23 next month!
Finally announced, a new Disneyland Resort official album is on the way to shopping locations around property on August 20th. Here is the track listing with the 13 new additions to the album in bold italics:
Disc 1
Disc 2
For the first time ever, you will also be able to find them as digital downloads at the Disney Music Store.
Are you excited for the new Disneyland official album?
In celebration of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, several groups will be making special guest visits to the Disneyland Resort including the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
Joining us on July 4th is the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from Miramar, Calif., who will help retire the colors at Disneyland park during the flag retreat ceremony in Town Square at 5:30 p.m. They also will perform a full concert at 7:15 p.m. at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree.
On July 4th at Disney California Adventure park, the Concert Band of the Air National Guard Bands of the Southwest will perform at 4 p.m. on the Palisades Stage (“World of Color” viewing area stage). This performance will mark the first military concert held at Disney California Adventure park on Independence Day.
Several acts from the Air National Guard Bands of the Southwest also will perform throughout next week, as follows. Below is a complete schedule of the military acts and where and when they will be performing.
Monday, July 1
- At Disneyland park, the Dixieland Tailgaters will perform on the French Market Stage in New Orleans Square at 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- At Disney California Adventure park, rock out with Global Strike in Paradise Gardens at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 2
- At Disneyland park, the sax quintet Golden Tones will perform in Town Square at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- At Disney California Adventure park, enjoy Latin Salsa with Fuego Azule at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 4
- At Disneyland park, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band will be part of the flag retreat ceremony in Town Square at 5:30 p.m. and perform at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree at 7:15 p.m.
- At Disney California Adventure park, the Concert Band of the Air National Guard Bands of the Southwest will perform at 4 p.m. on the Palisades Stage (World of Color viewing area stage).
Friday, July 5
- At Disneyland park, the Jazz Ensemble of the Air National Guard Bands of the Southwest will perform at 5:30 p.m. at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree.
Here is a Teaser of the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band playing Mary Poppins music from 4th of July, 2012 at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree.
Come on down and celebrate the 4th of July the way it was meant to be celebrated. At the Happiest Place on Earth. I know i’ll be there!
Disneyland News Today Reporter Tim Alcoser visited the Disneyland Resort on Saturday (6/29) and caught a few bits of news in and around the resort.
The Steam Engine from the upcoming film, The Lone Ranger, is on display east of the Esplanade at Disneyland’s East Transportation Center.
A fairly obvious hidden mickey is seen inside the cab of the engine. I wonder if you will be able to see it in the movie…?
A closer look.
It’s a real Steam Train. Not just a movie prop.
With 4th of July almost here, many guests are stopping to enjoy the Flag Retreat ceremony.
Over at Disney California Adventure, Sir Tow Mater takes a stroll towards Carsland.
Radiator Springs Racers was down for awhile when I dropped by.
Here’s another look at the holiday decorations on Buena Vista Street. Buena Vista Street is all set to celebrate it’s second Independence Day!
“We sell hats…and not much else…”
With Summer in full swing comes the return of an annual guest favorite. The All American College Band.
The band is very talented and always draws huge crowds.
A look at Main Street USA, finally cooling off after a heat wave rolled across much of the state.
80z All Star Band played 80’s favorites all evening long.
The large crane that was rebuilding Big Thunder’s track has been long gone. But basic renovations of the landscape still go on.
Magical! Fireworks Spectacular.
What Disney day is complete without Fantasmic?
Lasers, lights, fireworks and smoke. Hope you enjoyed the report!
Barely shy of it’s one year birthday, we know Buena Vista Street is home to unique shops and merchandise. Disney has now announced new Buena Vista themed products coming this month.
Were you a fan of the Buena Vista Street-inspired merchandise created in celebration of the opening last year? If so, and you are looking to update your wardrobe, there are new collections on the horizon. Here’s your first look at some of the new art that will appear on an array of merchandise including tees, fleece, hats, drinkware, pins, souvenirs and more.
If you are looking for summer wear for the kids, then be sure to pick up this Oswald youth tee.
Look for this new collection to debut in July at Elias & Co. atDisney California Adventure park, among other select locations.
Photo reports will make an appearance as soon as the new merchandise does, so stay tuned!
